Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Intern

About the role

The Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Intern will join Vet‑Care Organization’s field team in Kusti, White Nile, supporting the design, implementation and monitoring of projects that improve food security and livelihoods in rural Sudanese communities. This full‑time, on‑site position offers hands‑on experience in humanitarian programming and community engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in conducting community needs assessments and collecting field data.
• Support the organization of training sessions, awareness meetings and distribution activities.
• Help coordinate field staff, track project activities and document lessons learned.
• Prepare basic reports, presentations and data summaries for internal and donor use.
• Ensure compliance with VCO’s humanitarian principles and safeguarding policies.

Required profile

• Final‑year student or recent graduate in agriculture, rural development, economics, social sciences, veterinary science, public health or a related field.
• Strong interest in food security, livelihoods and humanitarian work, with willingness to work in challenging field conditions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage respectfully with diverse community members.
• Organised, able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Basic computer skills, including email, word processing and spreadsheets.
• Familiarity with simple monitoring tools such as questionnaires and checklists.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English; Arabic is a plus.